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Crest Audio X-Eight HS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 X-Eight HS and RT mixing consoles...
  • Page 2 HS block diagram X-Eight owner’s manual...
  • Page 3 table of contents mono inputs stereo inputs p. 25 groups HS groups RT master HS master RT p. 101 micro muting system p. 125 power supply p. 141 p. 7 p. 41 p. 59 p. 73...
  • Page 4 RT block diagram X-Eight owner’s manual...

  • Page 5: How To Use This Manual

    conventions terms indicators or controls employed on the X-Eight console will appear as: TERMS tasks are broken down into steps warnings Procedures not to attempt. Issues or hazards to keep in mind when operating the equipment. indicators ® What to look for on-screen.

  • Page 6: Mono Input Module

    mono input module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram legend p. 6...
  • Page 7 features phantom power—+48 48 volts DC is applied to pins 2 and 3 on the mic-input XLR con- nector. This option is used with condenser microphones and active direct boxes that require an external DC voltage (phantom power) in order to operate.
  • Page 8 mono input module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram legend p. 8...
  • Page 9 features gain The Input gain control range is closely related to the status of the switch and the switch. In order to establish proper gain structure in LINE the console, input gain settings must be set correctly. —switch-up LINE 15 to 75dB of gain can be added the mic-input signal. The impedance at the input XLR is 4k .
  • Page 10 mono input module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram legend p. 10...
  • Page 11 EQ features Many audio signals coming into the console require some degree of cor- rective eq in order to be part of a good sounding mix. The input eq consists of four-bands: high, high-mid, low-mid and low. The high and low bands have fixed frequencies while the high-mid and low- mid bands are sweepable, with their higher and lower frequencies over- lapping adjacent bands.
  • Page 12 mono input module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 12...
  • Page 13 aux send features Eight auxiliary are available for creating individual output mixes. AUX SENDS These mixes can be used for driving effects processors, providing monitor mixes, creating broadcast or alternate sound reinforcement mixes, or other special requirements. aux sends 1–8 These knobs adjust the amount of signal sent to the Unity gain occurs at the zero setting.
  • Page 14 mono input module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 14...
  • Page 15 bus assignment features The Input bus assignment section offers considerable flexibility for creat- ing what eventually becomes the main output mix. Such features as and eight-individual group assignments allow several GROUP PAN ON approaches to building the desired mix.All assignments are derived post- fader, post-eq, and post-mute.
  • Page 16 mono input module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 16...
  • Page 17 bus assignment features safe preview—LED Red steady This indicates that the mute has been activated by the micro mute sec- tion and is part of the current mute scene. Red flashing This indicates that the micro mute system is in edit-preview mode and the channel is part of the mute scene that is currently being created or edited.
  • Page 18 mono input module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 18...
  • Page 19 level meter features level meter Each input includes a five-segment LED meter for visually monitoring signal levels.This is essential for setting up and main- taining proper gain structure. peak indicator—PK The input signal is monitored at several points throughout the chan- nel.These points are the mic preamp, the EQ stage and the fader stage.
  • Page 20 mono input module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 20...
  • Page 21 bus assignment features mono assignment—M The signal is assigned to the discrete mono bus. When the button is depressed, this switch is bypassed. left / right assignment—L-R The Input signal is assigned to the main Left and Right output buses, deriving its signal after the channels pan system.When the LCR button is depressed, this switch is bypassed.
  • Page 22 mono input module module block diagram p. 22 X-Eight owner’s manual panel Direct Bal Line In Bal Mic In...

  • Page 23: Rear Panel Features

    rear panel features direct out 1/4" TRS jack The input channel's signal is available at this output jack.The default signal routing is derived post-fader, post-eq and post-mute.This output jack is ground-compensated. insert points Separate 1/4" TRS jacks provide the facilities for inserting an external sig- nal processor into the signal path of the input channel.

  • Page 24: Stereo Input Module

    stereo input module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 24...
  • Page 25 features The stereo input module can be configured to operate as either stereo or mono.When configured to operate in mono, many features are identical to those of the mono input module. line select—Line 2 This switch determines selection of input signals from the three sets of rear panel connectors.
  • Page 26 stereo input module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 26...
  • Page 27 features input gain— GAIN This control adjust the gain of the input preamp(s). Both left and right input signals are affected by this control. polarity reverse—ø This switch inverts the polarity of the right input signal in relation to the left input signal.
  • Page 28 stereo input module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 28...
  • Page 29 four-band stereo EQ features Although left and right signals are processed separately,the parameters are set in tandem by common front-panel controls. see—mono input module high frequency—HF 15dB boost and cut at 12kHz—shelving response. high-mid frequency—HM 15dB boost and cut. Selectable frequency range of 400Hz to 8 kHz. The response is bell-shaped with a fixed Q of 1.5 low-mid frequency—LM 15dB boost and cut.
  • Page 30 stereo input module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 30...
  • Page 31 aux send features The following descriptions apply to the stereo line input module when configured for stereo operation. see—mono input module for mono operation aux send 1–8 controls These knobs adjust the amount of signal sent the 1–4 are fed from a summed-mono source. A from this mono source, but can be switched to stereo operation.
  • Page 32 stereo input module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 32...
  • Page 33 stereo input module bus assignment features balance control The Balance control adjusts the Stereo balance for Left/Right and the Group Assignment section when in Balance mode. When the Stereo Line Input module is being used as a Mono input, both (left and right select switches depressed) the Balance control functions as a Pan control.
  • Page 34 stereo input module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 34...
  • Page 35 bus assignment features peak indicator—A separate PK and SIG LED is provided for left and right The input signal is monitored at several points throughout the chan- nel.These points are the mic preamp, the EQ stage and the fader stage. Overloads at any of these stages will cause the red peak- LED to light.
  • Page 36 stereo input module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 36...
  • Page 37 bus assignment features balance on—groups— BAL ON The left and right signals are summed as mono to make up the group assignment signals. The left and right signals are assigned in stereo to the groups in odd/even pairs. assignment switches 1,3,5 and 7 carry the left input- GROUP signal and assignment switches 2, 4, 6 and 8 carry the right input-sig-...
  • Page 38 stereo input module module block diagram p. 38 X-Eight owner’s manual panel Line In 2 Bal Line In 2 Bal Line In 1...
  • Page 39 stereo input module rear panel features The stereo line-input module provides connectors for three stereo line- level signals. see—line 2 switch. balanced left and right line-in XLR connectors These two jacks accept balanced or unbalanced +4dB line level signals.The switch on front-panel must be disengaged for these connectors to LINE be active.
  • Page 40 group HS module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 40...
  • Page 41 output eq features The HS output-section includes twelve output-equalizers occupying the upper portions of the eight GROUP modules. By using designated assignment switches, output eq’s can be fed by the eight , the four matrix masters or left, right, and mono mas- AUXES GROUPS ters.Each eq features five-bands of equalization,making them ideal for feed-...
  • Page 42 group HS module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 42...
  • Page 43 output EQ features equalizer—EQ ON Equalizer is on.This switch can be used to make A/B comparisons between "flat" and eq'd signals. group equalization —per output channel— This switch selects the signal path for the eq. eq to AUX MASTERS eq to GROUPS group HS module EQ TO GROUP...
  • Page 44 group HS module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 44...
  • Page 45 The X-Eight HS includes four MATRIX made up of signals from the eight and an external source. matrix 1–4 levels—M1, M2, M3, M4 These level controls are used to mix the group's signal into the cor- responding matrix.
  • Page 46 group HS module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 46...
  • Page 47 aux master output features This section includes the standard output features 1–8. AUX SENDS safe preview LED see—mono input module for full description mute see—mono input module for full description aux 1–8 output level output level controls set the levels that appear at the AUX MASTER corresponding output connectors on the rear-panel.
  • Page 48 group HS module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 48...
  • Page 49 reverse aux group feature is used to swap the functions of the REVERSE AUX GROUP controls and the MASTER GROUP MASTER Swapped controls include: the switch, the and the SAFE PREVIEW LED trol on the and a fader on the AUX MASTER reverse aux / group red LED off...
  • Page 50 group HS module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 50...
  • Page 51 group assignment features mono assignment—from group— signal is assigned to the discrete mono bus. GROUP left/right assignment—from group— L/R signal is assigned to the main left and right output buses. GROUP pot is used to position the group signal within the stereo left / right field.The signal must be assigned to left and right in order for the control to have any effect.
  • Page 52 group HS module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 52...
  • Page 53 group aux level features signal/peak LED ’s This dual color LED responds to the pre-fader signal. It illuminates green with varying brightness in proportion to the audio signal.When the signal approaches clipping,either pre or post fader,the LED illuminates red. talk to—fader 1–8 This switch adds the TALKBACK level of the...
  • Page 54 group HS module module block diagram p. 54 X-Eight owner’s manual panel Group Out Insert Send Return Insert Send Return Group In...
  • Page 55 rear panel features group output This balanced male XLR connector carries the see—group fader, front-panel description group insert point Separate 1/4" TRS jacks provide the ability to insert an external signal processor into the signal path of the group insert send This output connects to the input of an external signal proces- sor.
  • Page 56 group HS module module block diagram p. 56 X-Eight owner’s manual lamp dim / meterbridge connectors Lamp Meter Bridge panel Group Out Insert Send Return Insert Send Return Group In...
  • Page 57 rear panel features auxiliary 1–8 output XLR’s This balanced male XLR connector carries the These outputs are controlled by their respective see—aux section, front panel description aux insert point Separate 1/4" TRS jacks provide the ability to insert an external signal processor into the signal path of the aux insert send This output connects to the input of an external signal proces-...
  • Page 58 group RT module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 58...
  • Page 59 group output control features This section controls signals sent to the panel. safe preview— LED see—mono input module mute see—mono input module group output level control This control is used to adjust the signal level at the XLR. Note: The follows this signal.
  • Page 60 group RT module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 60...
  • Page 61 matrix features The X-Eight RT includes four MATRIX signals from the eight buses; the left, right, and mono buses; and an GROUP external source. matrix 1–4 level controls These level controls are used to mix the responding MATRIX post-fader—recessed fader setting has no effect on the GROUP level controls.
  • Page 62 group RT module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 62...
  • Page 63 external tape input assignment features Each of the eight sub-modules includes a GROUP this section is not directly associated with the Its function is to provide a line return (or input) that can be assigned to the left, right and mono outputs. These inputs also act as the source for the directly below the section.
  • Page 64 group RT module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 64...
  • Page 65 group assignment features aux sends 5–8 This section is used to send signals to can originate from the section or the TAPE fader depending on settings of the switches below. group-to-aux assignment— receive signals from the 5–8 AUX SENDS after the level control.
  • Page 66 group RT module X-Eight owner’s manual panel module block diagram p. 66...
  • Page 67 group / aux level features left-center-right—LCR The post-fader signal is assigned to the left, right and GROUP mono/center buses.Relative amounts of the signal fed to each bus is deter- mined by the position of the pot positions the signal within the stereo left/right field, or between left-and-center or center-and-right in LCR mode.The signal must be assigned as to LCR or the L-R bus in order for the any affect.
  • Page 68 group RT module module block diagram p. 68 X-Eight owner’s manual panel Tape In Group 1 Out Matrix In 1...
  • Page 69 rear panel features tape/line-input jack A +4dBu line-level signal,balanced or unbalanced,is brought in through this jack. see—tape-in, front-panel description insert point Separate 1/4" TRS jacks allow insertion of an external signal processor into the signal path of the GROUP insert send This ground-compensated output connects to the input of an external signal processor.
  • Page 70 group RT module module block diagram p. 70 power detail MIDI/DC MIDI lamp dim/meterbridge connector detail Lamp X-Eight owner’s manual panel Tape In Group 1 Out Matrix In 1 DC In Meter Bridge...
  • Page 71 rear panel features matrix in 1–4 located on the back of the GROUP These 1/4"TRS jacks accept balanced or unbalanced +4dBu line level sig- nals.They act as external inputs for see—master module, 1–4 MATRIX midi in, midi out located on the back of the GROUP These jacks make it possible for the part of a...
  • Page 72 master HS module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module panel p. 72...
  • Page 73 output EQ features On the module block, the default sources for the four output eq’s MASTER are the masters. 1–4 MATRIX By using designated assignment switches, source for the first three output eq’s can be switched over to the left, right and mono masters.The fourth eq is always fed by master.
  • Page 74 master HS module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module panel p. 74...
  • Page 75 output EQ features low frequency—LF Selectable frequency range of 20Hz to 400Hz. The response is bell-shaped with a fixed Q of 1.5. 15 dB boost/cut. equalizer— EQ ON Equalizer is on. This switch can be used to make A/B comparisons between flat and eq’d signals.
  • Page 76 master HS module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module panel p. 76...
  • Page 77 The X-Eight HS includes four MATRIX made up of signals from the eight source. left, right, and mono levels— These level controls are used to mix the left, right, and mono signals into the corresponding MATRIX post-fader—left, right, and mono...
  • Page 78 master HS module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module panel p. 78...
  • Page 79 matrix output features safe preview LED see—mono input module mute see—mono input module master output levels —MTX 1–4 These are the output level controls for the MASTER They control the levels that appear at the corresponding connectors on the rear-panel. matrix 1–4 talkback—...
  • Page 80 master HS module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module panel p. 80...
  • Page 81 alternate out features output section allows assignment of the left and right ALTERNATE signals (plus center—if OUTPUTS anced male XLR connectors on the rear-panel. By utilizing the mode switches located below the signals can be derived in a number of ways. In default mode (no switches depressed), the post-fader left and right ed through the level control and appear at the...
  • Page 82 master HS module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module panel p. 82...
  • Page 83 alternate out features talkback alternate —TALK TO ALT OUT system output is added to the left and right TALKBACK puts.The level of the signal is set by the TALKBACK section. MASTER talkback left/right —TALK TO L/R system output is added to the left and right TALKBACK outputs.The level of the TALKBACK...
  • Page 84 master HS module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module panel p. 84...
  • Page 85 left and right level features left and right master faders These faders govern the main left and right output levels. signal/peak LED—SIG/PEAK This dual-color LED responds to the combined pre-fader stereo sig- nal. It illuminates green with varying brightness in proportion to the audio signal.When the signal approaches clipping, either pre or post fader, the illuminates red.
  • Page 86 master HS module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module panel p. 86...
  • Page 87 monitor output features output section controls the audio feed for the console oper- MONITOR ator.Features are similar to those of section is normally used to access the ITOR outputs. Like the alternate output section, it provides the ability to assign the left and right signals to a designated pair of balanced male XLR con- MASTER...
  • Page 88 master HS module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module panel p. 88...
  • Page 89 local monitor output features talkback mono —TALK TO MONO system output is added to the mono TALKBACK The level of the signal is set by the TALKBACK section. MASTER main left/right to mono— left and right post-fader signals are summed together as a MAIN mono signal and are routed to the mono bus.The summed left and right signals automatically combine with any signals that are assigned directly to...
  • Page 90 master HS module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module panel p. 90...
  • Page 91 master HS module mono master level features mono master fader This fader governs the mono output level. solo Pressing this switch will include or exclude the mono signal from the console's system. SOLO see—master module, solo control system p. 91...
  • Page 92 master HS module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module panel p. 92...
  • Page 93 talkback features system provides facilities for assigning an external signal TALKBACK (usually the console operator's microphone) to any of the console's out- puts. Other signals can be routed through the an external tone oscillator or the built in talkback level This control sets the level that appears at any of the outputs with their respective switches engaged.
  • Page 94 master HS module X-Eight owner’s manual block digram module panel p. 94...
  • Page 95 solo control features headphone level This control governs the level at the headphone jack located in the front of the console under the arm rest. solo clear When this switch is lit, it indicates that at least one active. Depressing this switch will clear any active go out.
  • Page 96 master HS module module p. 96 block diagram X-Eight owner’s manual panel Matrix 1 Insert Send Return Left Alt L Out...
  • Page 97 rear panel features left and right alternate output XLR ’s This pair of balanced male XLR connectors carries the left and right signals.These outputs are controlled by the ALT OUT see—left and right alternate output, front-panel description XLR output jack on monitor This pair of ground compensated 1/4"...
  • Page 98 master HS module module p. 98 block diagram power detail MIDI/DC MIDI X-Eight owner’s manual panel DC In Insert Send Return Right Alt R Out...
  • Page 99 rear panel features insert points—left, right, and mono Separate 1/4" TRS jacks provide the ability to insert external signal proces- sor into the signal paths of the left, right and mono insert sends—left, right, and mono These jacks connect to the input of signal processors.The sig- nals are ground compensated.
  • Page 100 master RT module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module LEFT POST FADER SOLO MONO SOLO BAL OUT TALK TO TALK TO MATRIX LEVEL LEVEL panel p. 100...
  • Page 101 matrix master output features This section includes the standard output features for safe preview LED see—mono input module mute see—mono input module matrix output levels— MTX 1–4 These are the output level controls for the MASTER They control the levels for the corresponding on the rear-panel of the GROUP matrix talkback —TALK TO...
  • Page 102 master RT module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module LEFT POST FADER SOLO MONO SOLO BAL OUT TALK TO TALK TO MATRIX LEVEL LEVEL panel p. 102...
  • Page 103 matrix level control features matrix 1–4 levels—left, right, and mono These level controls mix the left, right and mono signals into the cor- responding matrix. external matrix 1–4 input levels controls These level controls are used to mix the external into the corresponding matrix.The external located on the rear-panel of the MTX 1-to-all...
  • Page 104 master RT module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module LEFT POST FADER SOLO MONO SOLO BAL OUT TALK TO TALK TO MATRIX LEVEL LEVEL panel p. 104...
  • Page 105 aux master output features This section includes the standard output features for safe preview LED see—mono input module mute see—mono input module aux 1–8 output levels output level controls govern the levels that appear AUX MASTER at the corresponding output connectors on the rear-panel. auxilary 1–4 talkback—...
  • Page 106 master RT module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module LEFT POST FADER SOLO MONO SOLO BAL OUT TALK TO TALK TO MATRIX LEVEL LEVEL panel p. 106...
  • Page 107 alternate output features The alternate output section allows assignment of the left and right master signals to a separate pair of balanced male XLR jacks on the rear-panel. By utilizing the mode switches located below the signals can be derived in a number of ways. In default mode (no switches depressed), the post-fader left and right signals are routed through the connectors.
  • Page 108 master RT module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module LEFT POST FADER SOLO MONO SOLO BAL OUT TALK TO TALK TO panel MATRIX LEVEL LEVEL p. 108...
  • Page 109 left right master fader features talkback left/right— TALK TO L/R system output is added to the left and right TALKBACK output.The level of the TALKBACK in the master section. sum left/right— SUM L/R left and right signals are summed together as a mono sig- MAIN nal and appear at the left and right output balanced-male XLR connectors on the rear-panel.
  • Page 110 master RT module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module LEFT POST FADER SOLO MONO SOLO BAL OUT TALK TO TALK TO MATRIX LEVEL LEVEL panel p. 110...
  • Page 111 local monitor output features The local output section controls the audio feed for the console MONITOR operator. Features are similar to those of section is normally used to access the MONITOR outputs. MAIN Like the alternate output section, it provides the ability to assign the left and right master signals to a designated pair of balanced-male XLR con- nectors on the rear-panel.
  • Page 112 master RT module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module LEFT POST FADER SOLO MONO SOLO BAL OUT TALK TO TALK TO MATRIX LEVEL LEVEL panel p. 112...
  • Page 113 master RT module features monitor talkback —TALK TO MONITOR OUT system output is added to the left and right TALKBACK MONITOR outputs.The level of the signal is set by the level con- TALKBACK TALKBACK trol in the section. MASTER p. 113...
  • Page 114 master RT module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module LEFT POST FADER SOLO MONO SOLO BAL OUT TALK TO TALK TO panel MATRIX LEVEL LEVEL p. 114...
  • Page 115 mono master level features mono talkback —TALK TO MONO system output is added to the mono TALKBACK The level of the signal is set by the TALKBACK section. MASTER left/right to mono —L/R TO MONO left and right post-fader signals are summed together as a MAIN mono signal and are routed to the mono bus.
  • Page 116 master RT module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module LEFT POST FADER SOLO MONO SOLO BAL OUT TALK TO TALK TO MATRIX LEVEL LEVEL panel p. 116...
  • Page 117 talkback features system provides facilities for assigning an external signal TALKBACK (usually the console operator's microphone) to any of the console's out- puts. Other signals can be routed through the external tone oscillator or the built-in talkback level This control sets the level that appears at any of the outputs with their respective switches engaged.
  • Page 118 master RT module X-Eight owner’s manual block diagram module LEFT POST FADER SOLO MONO SOLO BAL OUT TALK TO TALK TO MATRIX LEVEL LEVEL panel p. 118...
  • Page 119 solo control features headphone level This control governs the level at the headphone jack located in the front of the console under the arm rest. solo clear When this switch is lit, it indicates that at least one active.Depressing this switch will clear any active solos and this switch light will go out.
  • Page 120 master RT module module p. 120 block diagram TALK TO MATRIX LEVEL LEVEL X-Eight owner’s manual LEFT POST FADER SOLO MONO SOLO BAL OUT TALK TO panel Matrix Out 4 Ext Mon In L Ext Mon In R...
  • Page 121 rear panel features matrix 1–4 output XLR ’s This group of four balanced male XLR connectors carries the output signals.These outputs are controlled by their respective 1–4 output level controls. see—matrix, front-panel description auxiliary 1–8 output XLR ’s This group of eight balanced male XLR connectors carries the output signals.These outputs are controlled by their respective 1–8 output level controls.
  • Page 122 master RT module module p. 122 block diagram TALK TO MATRIX LEVEL LEVEL monitor, alt, asst outputs and insert detail Ext Mon Insert In L Send Ext Mon Return Return In R MONO RIGHT Asst Alt R X-Eight owner’s manual LEFT POST FADER SOLO...
  • Page 123 rear panel features left, right, and mono output XLR ’s This group of three balanced male XLR jacks carries the left, right and mono output signals. These outputs are controlled by the left, right and mono output faders. see—left, right, and mono masters hearing assist output This single balanced male XLR carries a mono signal that is made up of a sum of the left and right...
  • Page 124 microprocessor muting system X-Eight owner’s manual mute control panel module block diagram typical channel p. 124...
  • Page 125 features Crest Audio X-Eight consoles are equipped with a which permits the user to set-up a series of CONTROLLER controlling any combination of channels and outputs. These scenes can then be recalled, either singly or in combination, to allow the operator to easily control the mutes during a performance.
  • Page 126 microprocessor muting system X-Eight owner’s manual mute control panel module block diagram typical channel p. 126...
  • Page 127 features mute controller E— SINGLE SCENE There are nine sources available from the MUTE H, and the MANUAL MUTE SCENES these nine sources can be active at-one-time, which allows the operator to combine different mute patterns. The depressed, permits only one of the nine-sources to be active at-one-time. F—...
  • Page 128 microprocessor muting system X-Eight owner’s manual mute control panel module block diagram typical channel p. 128...
  • Page 129 features channel mute controls J— STATUS LED This bi-color LED , associated with each controlled-mute, shows the con- dition of that mute. One-of-five possible states is possible: —The channel is not controlled by the —The channel is being muted by a STEADY RED —The channel is in STEADY GREEN...
  • Page 130 microprocessor muting system X-Eight owner’s manual mute control panel module block diagram typical channel p. 130...
  • Page 131 features mute scenes There are nine possible scene sources: .The button G is the enable-switch for the 128 MICRO SCENE MICRO SCENE possible .The eight SEQUENCED SCENES of the , giving the system a total of 136 possible mute SEQUENCED SCENES patterns.
  • Page 132 microprocessor muting system X-Eight owner’s manual mute control panel module block diagram typical channel p. 132...
  • Page 133 features copying a mute scene can be copied from a MUTE SCENES . Manual cannot be copied to sequenced scenes or to MUTE SCENE MUTES each other. To copy a SEQUENCED SCENE the steps outlined below. Press the button C, it will begin to blink, indicating that the EDIT PREVIEW system is in mode.
  • Page 134 microprocessor muting system X-Eight owner’s manual mute control panel module block diagram typical channel p. 134...
  • Page 135 features safe scene There may be occasions when a channel needs to be made programmed mutes. This may occur during a show when an on-stage microphone needs to be used as an announcer’s mic, or a switch-over has to be made to a backup-channel due to some technical difficulty.The allows a channel to be removed from the control of all mute scenes SCENE without having to edit any of the scenes.
  • Page 136 microprocessor muting system X-Eight owner’s manual mute control panel module block diagram typical channel p. 136...
  • Page 137 features utilities has a number of parameters that the user can MUTE CONTROLLER change. A mode is provided for accessing these settings. The fol- UTILITY lowing is a current list of parameters, along with their default and other possible settings. The default-setting is indicated in bold characters.
  • Page 138 microprocessor muting system X-Eight owner’s manual mute control panel module block diagram typical channel p. 138...
  • Page 139 features changing/reviewing utility settings settings can be accessed by entering UTILITY the different parameters can be changed to suit user’s preferences. The changes stay in effect until they are again modified by the user, or a is performed which changes them all back to their default settings. RESET utility mode Enter...

  • Page 140: Power Supply

    power supply model 5A power supply specifications output power @ 0.75 irose out recepticle connector meets olyurethane outer jacket, 15 feet long out cable seven-way, 14-gauge stranded conductors rated 600 v UL and CSA approved Hirose 90 to 250 volts mains power supply universal 0.5 amps idle...
  • Page 141 power supply usage supply identification The type of power supply can be identified by the model number shown on the back of the chassis and panel label. power requirements The X-Eight power supplies have certain electrical requirements for proper operation. If possible the power supply should be connected to a dedicated circuit.

  • Page 142: Specifications

    power supply model 5A power supply specifications output power @ 0.75 irose out recepticle connector meets olyurethane outer jacket, 15 feet long out cable seven-way, 14-gauge stranded conductors rated 600 v UL and CSA approved Hirose 90 to 250 volts mains power supply universal 0.5 amps idle...
  • Page 143 power supply usage console and power supply grounding Console chassis ground is electrically connected to: the audio ground, pin- 1 of XLR connectors, the sleeves of 1/4” sockets,and to the terminal at the rear of the power supply. SOLE GROUND The AC third-wire connection in the power supply cable connects the metal chassis of the power supply to safety ground.
  • Page 144 v. 3.0 D7000009...

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